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HONG KONG LEGISLATION
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1. The Foreign Secretary has now completed his t
consulations with the Lord President of the Council, the
Lord Privy Seal, the Attorney General and the Home
Secretary and reached agreement with them on the general
form of the Bill needed to deal with the legislative
implications of the draft agreement on the future of Hong
Kong. We have also consulted the Governor of Hong
Kong, who has discussed the matter with the Executive
Council. Before Sir Geoffrey formally submits a paper on
the matter to QL and OD (K) (it would seem appropriate to
consult both committees) he wishes to be certain that the
Prime Minister is content with the approach which is now
proposed.
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2. I therefore enclose a draft of the paper which Siri
Geoffrey proposes should be circulated for clearance out
of committee. For speed of handling, and in view of the
Prime Minister's imminent departure for India, I also
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